When is Spence Jr vs R. Garcia?
Errol Spence Jr could square off against Ryan Garcia in Summer 2026 the United States.
The fight would take place over 12 rounds in the Welterweight division, which means the weight limit would be 147 pounds (10.5 stone or 66.7 kg).
Garcia would be defending his WBC World Welterweight Championship for the first time. He won this belt against Mario Barrios in February 2026. He has held this belt for 21 days.
Spence Jr vs R. Garcia stats
Errol Spence Jr would step into the ring with a record of 28 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, 22 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Ryan Garcia would make his way to the ring with a record of 25 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws, with 20 of those wins by knockout.
The stats suggest Garcia would have a slight advantage in power over Spence Jr, with a 80% knockout percentage compared to Spence Jr's 79%.
Errol Spence Jr is the older man by 9 years, at 36 years old.
Spence Jr has a 2-inch reach advantage.
Errol Spence Jr fights out of the southpaw stance, while Ryan Garcia is an orthodox fighter.
Spence Jr is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 2 more fights, and made his debut in 2012, 3 years and 7 months earlier than Garcia, whose first professional fight was in 2016. He has fought 15 more professional rounds, totaling 151 compared to Garcia's 136.
Ryan Garcia is currently ranked number 5 by The Ring in the 147lb division.
Spence Jr vs R. Garcia form
Spence Jr has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.
In his last fight, he lost to Terence Crawford on July 29, 2023, by technical knockout in the 9th round in their IBF World Welterweight, WBA Super World Welterweight, WBC World Welterweight and WBO World Welterweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.
Prior to that, he had won against Yordenis Ugas on April 16, 2022, by technical knockout in the 10th round in their WBA Super World Welterweight, WBC World Welterweight and IBF World Welterweight championship fight at AT&T Stadium, Arlington.
Going into that contest, he had beaten Danny Garcia on December 5, 2020, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Welterweight and IBF World Welterweight championship fight at AT&T Stadium, Arlington.
Before that, he had defeated Shawn Porter on September 28, 2019, by split decision in their IBF World Welterweight and WBC World Welterweight championship fight at Staples Center, LA.
He had won against Mikey Garcia on March 16, 2019, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Welterweight championship fight at AT&T Stadium, Arlington.
Garcia has beaten 2 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance once.
In his last fight, he defeated Mario Barrios on February 21, 2026, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Welterweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.
Prior to that, he had been beaten by Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero on May 2, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Welterweight championship fight at Times Square, New York.
Going into that contest, his fight against Devin Haney on April 20, 2024 ended in a no contest at Barclays Center, New York.
Before that, he had defeated Oscar Duarte on December 2, 2023, by knockout in the 8th round at Toyota Center, Houston.
He had lost to Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis on April 22, 2023, by knockout in the 7th round at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Ryan Garcia has been fighting more than Errol Spence Jr.
Errol Spence Jr last fought 2 years, 9 months and 4 days ago, while Ryan Garcia's last outing was 2 months and 12 days ago.
Spence Jr's last 5 fights have come over a period of 7 years, 1 month and 17 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 1 year, 5 months and 5 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 55 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 11 rounds on average.
Garcia's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years and 11 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 9 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 51 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10.2 rounds on average.
What are the odds on Spence Jr vs R. Garcia?
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Garcia is moving up to 47, and he will have his first fight with Spence , man best of luck to Garcia , I’ve been a Spence fan since his amateur days in Texas, he’s amazing ! Gonna be one to watch !